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HRMC to host health fair (Asheville Citizen-Times)

Haywood Regional Medical Center will host the annual Spring Into Wellness Health Fair 7-11 a.m. April 16 at the Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center gymnasium.

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Health & Fitness Calendar: Swing your partner (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

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College to host wellness walk, health fair (The Staunton News Leader)

STAUNTON — Closing out Women's History Month and ringing in Women and Girls' Wellness Month, local and state organizations are urging Staunton men and women to walk while they shop for the third annual Wellness Walk and Women's Health Fair on Friday.

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Medical calendar for March 26 (Warrenton Journal)

Classes CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION: Childbirth education classes at St. John's Mercy Hospital in Washington, Mo., cover many topics to help prepare expectant parents for all aspects of childbirth. For more information or to register, call 636-239-8004.

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Aetna Foundation Awards $240,000 Grant to BET Foundation for Healthy Lifestyle Program for African American Girls (Centre Daily Times)

Aetna (NYSE: AET) and the Aetna Foundation announced today that they have awarded a $240,000 grant to the BET Foundation to expand its Health Education & Active Learning (HEAL) Academy to help prevent obesity and promote healthy lifestyles for African American girls between the ages of 10 and 18.

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How Does Your Fitness Program Rate?

10 Easy Tips for Guaranteed Fat Loss Success. As a personal fitness coach, I find that I spend a good portion of time talking with people and offering advice, suggestions, tips, etc... to them on how accomplish a myriad of goals.

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The Grapefruit Diet - Does It Work?

The grapefuit diet has been around for years but just with any fad diet there are some serious flaws and even more serious health effects. This article will help the reader make a educated decision before turning to such a diet.

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Why You Should Use Hand Paper Towels That Destroy Bacteria

Most days when you open the newspaper there is a story somewhere within its pages of new outbreak of a super bug at some hospital or establishment where people are critically ill and looking as though they are going to die. These super bugs have evolved from standard forms of bacteria that have become resistant to most forms of anti biotic medicine that man uses on a day to day basis. The only way to prevent these bacteria from spreading is to make sure that you wash your hands each and every time you get the opportunity when you are in a place that may harbor the germs.

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The Psoas Muscleas Pulley

The body is a series of hinges arches and pulleys. When properly employed the psoas major acts as a pulley providing intrinsic support to the spine.

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Don't Be Left High And Dry!

Today, I want to discuss a condition that might not sound like a very big deal at first. I'm talking about Xerostomia, more commonly known as dry mouth. Many people believe dry mouth is just one of those bothersome consequences of aging, like an aching back or declining vision.

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Are You Combat Fit? Posted By : Gaurav Walia

If you are looking to compete in Ju Jutsu Kumite or submission grappling then one of the main factors to consider and improve his fitness. This, in and of itself, is a vast subject.

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Banish on Extra Calories with These Simple Tips Posted By : Francis Black

Too much sugar can be very bad for your body. There is more of an impact on your body than just restlessness. It is also has very deceptive ways, as you consume more, the more you feel like you need so you continue to ingest more. This causes a succession that may be hard to break. While it appears to be hard, you have the facility to be triumphant.

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Use Lumbar Back Support For Proper Seating Posture Posted By : Matt Hudson

According to our human structure, the entire weight of the body falls on the lumbar. And today's strenuous lifestyle has made back pain a common problem in the society. The competitive nature of professionals and their desire for better results force them to sit and work for hours and hours. However, one cannot afford to reduce on the long duration of his sitting posture but with lumbar back support he can surely have a more easy and convenient way to deal through this issue. One thing that must be kept in mind is that good health is the most important aspect of one's life.

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Nine Steps To Staying Younger and Healthier! Posted By : Neelima Reddy

It is possible to stay healthy and continue this good health into your coming years by making some simple changes in your daily routine such as following a healthy balanced diet, eat breakfast, eating high fiber food, taking required vitamins and minerals, exercising daily, reduce stress, etc.

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Invest in Good Health Posted By : Rachel Lukasavige

Picture yourself at 65 or 70 years old. How do you see yourself? Do you envision a vibrant, energized elder person, or do you see someone in poor health that cannot walk up and down the stairs?

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How To Maintain a Healthy Lower Back

Low back pain is an affliction that affects the majority of people in our society. Statistically 90% of the population will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. The large portion o...

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Anti-Cholesterol Drugs: A Background

As the waistlines in America grows, so does the risk of heart disease and high cholesterol. With a nearly 30 million prescriptions written for anti-cholesterol medication each year, it's hard to ignor...

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Super Food Expert David Wolfe Weighs in on You Are What You Eat

This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Raw Summit Teleseminar program which can be found at www.rawsummitarchives.com. In this excerpt, David Wolfe weighs in on "you are what you eat"...

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Austin Farmer's Markets

As many Austinites relish living a healthy lifestyle, it's no surprise that Farmers' Markets are a hit in the city. The markets bring fresh foods from locally grown areas to those looking for an alte...

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Colon Cancer Information and Prevention

Cancer is something that nobody wants to face in their lifetime. The big "C" emits feelings of helplessness and fear in most people. Of all cancers, colon cancer is the third leading caus...

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Free drug samples cost more in the long run

Patients who received drug samples spent more over time than those who didn't, renewing debate about the role of more than $18 billion in free medications  distributed each year

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WHO announces polio wiped from Somalia

The World Health Organization claims polio transmission has been stopped in Somalia, leaving only a dozen other countries with the deadly disease.

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Testing for disease could be easy as spit

U.S. researchers have identified all 1,116 unique proteins found in human saliva glands, a discovery they said on Tuesday could usher in a wave of convenient, spit-based diagnostic tests that could be done without the need for a single drop of blood.

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Weighing the high cost of cancer care

You’ve just been diagnosed with cancer, and the doctor is discussing treatment options. Should the cost be a deciding factor?

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Genetic testing gets personal

"Personalized genomics" tests promise to help clients discern from their DNA what diseases they are likely to get, whether they are shy or adventurous, even their propensity to become addicted to drugs. A growing number bypass doctors and deal directly with consumers.

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When a baby is destined to die

More than 50 perinatal hospices have sprung up over the past decade to support families who find out through prenatal screening that their baby won't live, but decide to continue the pregnancy.

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Salmonella cases linked to tap water top 200

More cases of suspected salmonella have been reported in the southern Colorado city of Alamosa. Jefferson County official Jim Shires says the number reached 216 on Sunday.

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Does marriage make your smarter?

Does matrimony make you smarter? The latest science says: 'I do.'

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Advanced medical scans get closer scrutiny

Concerned about cost, safety and efficacy, health insurers are setting stricter standards for the use of common advanced medical imaging tests, including CT and PET scans and others.

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The Essential Home First Aid Kit Guide

Every home should have a first aid kit - but what exactly should it contain? We pick the items you really need to be prepared for everyday incidents.

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Why The Cervical Spine Is The Most Important Part Of Our Spine

The neck is the closest part of your spine to the brain which is the main control center of the body. Communication comes from your brain, down the spinal cord, out the nerve roots, to nerves that branch into smaller and smaller nerves going to all parts of the body.

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Bodily Elimination Facts

Ever wonder why feces are brown? Well, this is a result of bile pigments coming form the liver. When feces are not brown, but have a chalky appearance, there is a problem in bile secretion and digestive ability - and steps should be taken to remedy the situation.

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How the Large Intestine Works

Through the ileo-cecal valve, chyme is passed into the cecum from the small intestine. At this stage, the chyme consists of undigested or indigestible food substances, secretions from the liver, pancreas, small bowel and water. In the cecum, the water is mostly removed, reducing the chyme to a semi-solid consistency which we call feces.

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How Digestion Works

Normally, food that is digested eventually makes it way to the liver and then delivered to the body's cells to sustain life. However, fatty food products do not enter the bloodstream as do other foods. They are taken up from the intestine through ducts in the villi called lacteals.

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Assessing Your Health Posted By : Robert Baird

Americans are having many diagnostic tests performed. Home medical tests are available in most pharmacies and allow you to monitor a growing list of medical conditions.

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Spiritual Journey Of An Enlightened Teacher Posted By : Elysha

Julie, my companion, practiced with such diligence that she shocked me by going further than my own level of seeing and being. She entered into the state of the natural man, where the mind that completely governs the mindbody with its ugliness, was transcended.

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The Various Symptoms Of Depression Posted By : David H Urmann

Depression is a very common problem that people from all walks of life are suffering from. With proper attention, approach and medication it can be treated well.

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Free Book... Tells You 15 Ways To Cure Back Pain Posted By : The Doc

Back pain (also known "dorsalgia") is pain felt in the back that may originate from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. Back pain in individuals with medical conditions that put them at high risk for a spinal fracture, such as osteoporosis or multiple myeloma, warrants prompt medical attention. Back pain from osteoporosis is most commonly related to compression fractures of the vertebra.

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What Is A Toppik Hair Loss Scam? Posted By : Sarah Rowe

Today with the advent of the internet, more and more people are finding themselves losing money through scams. One particular scam, which seems to be on the increase on the internet, is known as the Toppik hair loss scam.

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Video: America and back pain

Nov. 8: Around 65 million people suffer from it. NBC chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Synderman reports on remedies to ease that horrible ache. (Today Show Health)

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Video: Is it really OK to carry a few extra pounds?

Nov. 7: NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman goes deeper into a new study that says people who are overweight are actually better off. (Nightly News)

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Video: Pudgy pet pig suit

Nov. 7: A Minnesota woman sues after her pig triples in size while in a pet sitter's care. KTTC's Chris Hrapsky reports. (MSNBC)

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Video: Environmentally friendly drug disposal

Nov. 7: Does flushing prescription pills down the toilet hurt the environment? NBC's Helen Chickering reports. (MSNBC)

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Video: Woman's ovaries mistakenly removed

Nov. 7: A Texas woman is suing for being mistakenly diagnosed with cancer and undergoing surgery to have her ovaries removed. WOAI's Aubrey Mika reports. (MSNBC)

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Walgreens Creates New Health and Wellness Division as Part of Strategic Move to Expand Health Care Access beyond ... (Business Wire via Yahoo!7 Finance)

To provide patients with greater access to quality, affordable and convenient health care near their homes and at work, Walgreen Co. (NYSE:WAG) (NASDAQ:WAG) has created a new Walgreens Health and Wellness division. The division will manage health centers and pharmacies at large-company worksites, while continuing the rollout of Take Care Health Clinics located at Walgreens drugstores nationwide.

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Walgreens Creates New Health and Wellness Division as Part of Strategic Move to Expand Health Care Access beyond ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

DEERFIELD, Ill.----To provide patients with greater access to quality, affordable and convenient health care near their homes and at work, Walgreen Co. has created a new Walgreens Health and Wellness division.

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Innovator built for Hall of Fame (The Naperville Sun)

On Sunday, Bob Gajda, my sports medicine colleague of 30 years, was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame. He joins other exercise, fitness, medical and wellness experts.

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Fitness calendar (Asheville Citizen-Times)

Submit entries at least two weeks in advance to Fitness Calendar, P.O. Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802, e-mail to kchavez@CITIZEN-TIMES.com or fax to 251-0585.

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Health Notes for week of March 18 (TCPalm.com)

A roundup of health-related news items and events along the Treasure Coast.

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Get A Massage In Upland

Did you know that you can receive a great Deep Tissue massage in Upland, California? Not only can you receive a Deep Tissue massage you can also receive Shiatsu and other forms of massage in this ...

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Grow Longer Stronger Hair

How to Get Faster Growing Hair Are Vitamin Shampoos and Pills the Solution?Everyone wants and desires a full head of hair. However, few will ever attain such a mane that others will envy. Yet, t...

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Lose Weight by Following a Customized Eating Plan

When you look good, you feel good and that gives you the confidence to do well in whatever you do. We all know that if your want to lose weight quickly, it's important to eat right and at minimum, exe...

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Medical Transcription: Rules for Preparing Reports

There are certain basic transcription rules that must be followed by all the professionals in the medical transcription industry. The AAMT style guide is very popular and is used by medical transcript...

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The need to know about Quality Scented Candles

When I got married I felt extremely overwhelmed with all the decisions that had to be made. From what decorations do I have at my reception, what center pieces to use, what do I give my guests for gi...

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Teaching Your Doctor - Health Care Tips You Need to Know

We all like to think our doctors are up on all the latest medical news, but the reality is, it is impossible for any one doctor to know everything. Medical information grows and changes at such a rapid pace that even the best doctors have a hard time keeping up on everything. You may even one day soon find yourself asking your doctor questions about a new medicine or treatment they can't answer. How you present your information/questions and how your doctor responds may be very important for your health. The best advice is to seek out smart doctors who listen to their patients in the first place. Then, use these five health tips to discuss new information with your doctor -- you both just might learn something new and strengthen your relationship at the same time.

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Fountain of Youth - HGH?

Hormone replacement therapy has risen in popularity over the years. There are some attractive benefits it offers especially to people beset by aging. Even professional athletes are getting interested. HGH- Human Growth Hormone is indeed very costly but is the most popular today. At 21, people have about 10mg/dl of HGH but at 61, there will only be 80% less (2mg/dl). Since growth hormones are for organs, muscles, bones, and cells' growth, the reduction brings on aging. The New England Journal of Medicine has published some studies regarding the aging reversal observation obtained from patients receiving HGH injections.

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Metabolism Jump Start Tips - 10 Ways to Increase Your Metabolism Naturally and Easily

This article describe 10 simple and easily ways to increase metabolism naturally and easily. You can incorporate these tips in your daily life painlessly, without having to take any supplements.

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Is It Possible For One To Be Fat But Fit?

Is it possible for a person to be fat but fit at the same time? Some people believe that no matter how hard you are doing the exercises every day, it will render you problem if you eat too much. This is because fat is basically no goof for our heart.

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Get Straight Answers On How to Get Rid of Head Louse

Lice infection, especially when left untreated for a long time, may be hard to get rid of. The best method on how to get rid of louse problems is to get informed and to act right away.

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Eliminate Anxiety & Depression

How to safely eliminate anxiety and panic attacks? Dramatically reduce mental and physical stress? Quickly enhance your mood and stop depression? Instantly improve deep R.E.M. sleep with n...

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W-2's Giving you the tax time blues?

(8 DESKSIDE EXERCISES TO RELIEVE THE STRESS THAT COMES WITH DOING TAXES)


Whether you are a tax professional, preparing taxes for clients or if you’re a self-service, 1040-niner, the tax fi...

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Man Boobs Exercises - Do They Work

The present article has been read by many of our visitors and greatly appreciated. Hopefully you will enjoy it likewise.

Gynecomastia is a benign enlargement of the male breast resulting from a proli...

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Can Osteoporosis Be Prevented?

Osteoporosis is a condition where a persons bones are at a heightened risk of being fractured or broken due to a decrease in their bone density making the bones become thin and weak.

The bones in yo...

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Alopecia Everything sticks but your HAIR ? Herbal Soulations

Hair loss, no matter how undesirable, is inevitable and quite natural. There are too many reasons to list here as causes for hair loss but be assured it affects many, many millions of men, women and c...

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Infrared Sauna: Getting Great Deals

Classic saunas have been used since countless decades for their many health rewards. The heat of a sauna helps in the improvement of circulation and sweating, helps to discharge waste from the pores, ...

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Heparin Adverse Reactions and Heparin Symptoms

Recent reports of patients suffering from serious adverse
reactions immediately after being given treatment with Baxter's heparin drug
have caused considerable alarm among the public and also the...

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Aromatherapy Massage

The quality of touch is therapy in itself, and apart from the mechanical effects of massage which directly assists in the movement of body fluids, manipulation of soft tissues and flushing out of wast...

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Chocolate Candy Favors - A Tasteful Touch To Your Party

If you are having a baby shower or wedding and wish to give your guests a bit of creative as well as tasty favors to commemorate the event by, you might wish to select some chocolate candy favors that...

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What You Must Know About Prostate Cancer

The prostate is a gland involved in the male reproductive system by producing the liquid that semen comes in. Cancer on this gland is the most common cancer among men, mainly affecting the older gener...

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Video: America and back pain

Nov. 8: Around 65 million people suffer from it. NBC chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Synderman reports on remedies to ease that horrible ache. (Today Show Health)

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Video: Is it really OK to carry a few extra pounds?

Nov. 7: NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman goes deeper into a new study that says people who are overweight are actually better off. (Nightly News)

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Video: Pudgy pet pig suit

Nov. 7: A Minnesota woman sues after her pig triples in size while in a pet sitter's care. KTTC's Chris Hrapsky reports. (MSNBC)

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Video: Environmentally friendly drug disposal

Nov. 7: Does flushing prescription pills down the toilet hurt the environment? NBC's Helen Chickering reports. (MSNBC)

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Video: Woman's ovaries mistakenly removed

Nov. 7: A Texas woman is suing for being mistakenly diagnosed with cancer and undergoing surgery to have her ovaries removed. WOAI's Aubrey Mika reports. (MSNBC)

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Tips for Being More Active Posted By : Peter Sams

Being active is good for all of us but is especially important for people with diabetes. Physical activity, combined with healthy eating and any diabetes medication that you might be taking, will help you to manage your diabetes and prevent long-term diabetes complications.

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Postpartum Blues are Real and in Some Cases Quite Devastating Posted By : Muna wa Wanjiru

In Charlotte Perkins-Gilmans The Yellow Wallpaper, which is written and set in the late 1800s (1892), the central figure is sequestered to a top floor bedroom where she is forced to rest for days on end. By being suppressed, oppressed, and depressed, the woman goes mad.

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How to Quit a Bad Eating Habits Posted By : Peter Sams

The first step is to brace yourself for the challenge; it goes without saying that bad habits are hard go break. When youre trying to eliminate something that has become a part of your life, youre bound to encounter resistance, and see your willpower seriously tested. Youre in for a marathon - one in which that old addiction will tempt you at every step, trying to lure you back into that old vicious circle.

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Fitness - Ways to Improve Your Flexibility Posted By : Peter Sams

Flexibility is extremely important when you are young as well as when you are older. Flexibility can help you with sports, work, and help you have healthier mobility when you age. Here are some great tips to help keep you flexible throughout your entire life.

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Essential Benefits of Eating Breakfast Posted By : Peter Sams

Breakfast is the most important meal, setting the stage for metabolic function, getting the intestinal tract in motion and giving the body the energy needed to work. Too many carbohydrates are not good, because the body stores extra carbs as fat. Too much fat is not good either. Breakfast does not have to be traditional. Burritos are a great choice. They have grain, protein and cheese. Add an apple or 4 ounces of juice, and you're good to go.

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How To Lower Cholesterol Naturally

High cholesterol is a health problem for a great many people. Here are some ways to lower your cholesterol naturally.

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Staying Healthy in Your Busy World

There are steps to getting healthy and to staying healthy. This article will point you in the right direction for healthy living and will give you a boost to take the first steps up the ladder of feeling good.

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The Most Common Symptom Of GERD - Heartburn

What is the most common symptom of GERD? Heartburn, without a doubt. In fact many people are experiencing GERD, also known as acid reflux syndrome, on a daily basis. It can even start as early as infancy. Here is some information you need to know about this health condition and how to eliminate it.

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3 Types of Food That Will Burn the Fat Right Off

Diets can be wonderful and diets can also be the pain in your butt. The thing is with diets you have to find a diet that is going to suit your body needs.

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Tips For Ridding Cellulite Naturally And Affordably

Many people with cellulite turn to the latest and greatest creams and lotions when all the really need to do is apply a few simple tactics to get rid of their cellulite. Cellulite is a problem that is equally troubling to both men and women, this skin condition usually appears later in life but has been known to affect teenagers as well.

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Qigong- Gaining Popularity In The West

Imagine being able to heal yourself and others. That is exactly what is happening with an ancient healing art called Qigong. Finding its roots five thousand years ago in Chinese medicine and the marit...

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Cure Acid Reflux and Your Gall Bladder Will Thank You

There is a close association with the problem of acid reflux and your gall bladder. As it is the bile that this part of your body stores, which will normally be released back in to the esophagus beca...

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Is Stop Smoking Natural Way Good Idea?

An easy way to stop smoking? If you have already tried a variety of aids, and you have tried many kind without any help at all, it should not be that hard.

To be able to stop smoking you need ...

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Adult ADHD - What is Adult ADHD Really

Whilst ADHD seems to be a condition that afflicts children mainly, it also occurs in a minority of adults. These individuals are usually highly intelligent, and it can be a frustrating and dishearteni...

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Use of Trasylol Increases Risk of Death, Stroke in Patients

A blood-controlling agent used during heart bypass and heart-related surgeries has been allegedly found to increase a patients chance of developing heart disease, stroke and could eventually lead to d...

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Treat Your Acid Reflux with Vinegar

Today if you are looking for a completely natural way of treating your acid reflux then why not give the acid reflux and vinegar method a try. Although there are plenty of over the counter along with...

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Surgerical Procedures Including Knee and Hip at a High

With the active baby boomer generation aging and entering retirement, many are looking to replace bad knees and stiff hips. Because of advancements in technology that include revolutionary prostheses ...

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Homeopathic Medicine: What is it?

If you've been wondering what to do about improving your health without using a lot of over the counter products, you'll definitely want to know more about homeopathic medicine. Here is some basic inf...

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Options for Varicose Vein Removal

A lot of people today have those nasty blue veins on their body known as varicose veins, if you have these unsightly things you should consider getting them removed for physical and mental health. Som...

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Photographic Memory Techniques ��" Exposed

There are many photographic memory techniques claimed to be able to help you develop a photographic memory. There have been many studies showing that eidetic memory, also known as photographic memory,...

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Endometriosis and Infertility

Millions of women in the United States suffer from endometriosis. Many go untreated or undiagnosed. The outcome of untreated endometriosis can be very serious, including infertility, progressive pain ...

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Learn More Now About 10 Tips to Improve Your Health

1) Listen to your body. It is not difficult to become preoccupied with the repetitions you are doing as you are training, or the time you took to exercise. Leave your watch at home and walk or slo...

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Coping with Infertility: Dr. Daiter, Eric, MD

Dealing with infertility is a very personal and unique struggle for each couple facing it. It interferes with our basic instinct and primal need to have children. Many people have feelings of hopeless...

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Ovarian Cysts: Dr. Daiter, Eric, MD

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacks on or within the ovaries. Many women, especially of reproductive age, have ovarian cysts at one time or another. Most ovarian cysts are harmless and painless and t...

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Effective Ways To Ensure Good Eyesight

Spending countless of hours in front of a computer or television can give anybody eyestrain. This condition is brought about by fatigue and the loss of the eyes' ability to focus. If left unchecked, e...

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